S7 E12 - The Wellness Myth: Clare McKenna on the Always-On Culture, Midlife & Redefining Success

"At some point you have to stop climbing the mountain... and enjoy the view."

This week, Sian is joined by broadcaster, health coach and author Clare McKenna for a refreshing conversation about ambition, burnout, wellness and what it really means to build a life you don't need a break from.

Clare shares her journey from marketing to broadcasting, the years of saying yes to every opportunity, juggling live radio with motherhood, and the moment she realised that constantly chasing "more" wasn't bringing her any closer to happiness.

Together, they explore why wellness has become so complicated, how social media has changed our relationship with ourselves, and why feeling well matters so much more than looking a certain way.

If you've ever felt like you're constantly striving, comparing or wondering if you're doing enough, this episode is a gentle reminder that maybe success isn't about climbing higher - maybe it's about finally enjoying where you are.

✨ In this episode: Growing up in Howth and finding confidence through creativity Why she never felt she fit the traditional school system Taking the leap into broadcasting How asking for help changed the course of her career The reality of freelancing and building a media career Juggling motherhood, live radio and burnout Why saying yes to everything isn't sustainable Redefining success in midlife Learning to stop chasing "more" What wellness really means Letting go of diet culture and food rules Raising children with a healthier relationship to body image Small daily habits that genuinely improve wellbeing Why self-compassion is the foundation of good health

You can find Clare here: Website | Instagram ____

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